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The Visual Encyclopedia

An elegant new take on the classic familyencyclopedia, filled with beautiful images and clear,accessible text.

THE PITCHAn accessible, well-designed one-stop shop for general knowledge

An authoritative, curated alternative to online content

Careful organization and grouping sets information in context, improvingunderstanding and accessibility

One of the most extensively illustrated single-volume encyclopedias currentlyavailable, making information immediately accessible

THE BOOK

This landmark piece of reference publishing offers a reliable, visuallystunning, and family-friendly alternative to online information sources.

Packed with carefully curated content, the pages of this illustrated encyclopediaare designed to be accessible and illuminating to a wide range of readers, andparents and teachers can be confident that children won't see any unwantedcontent. Featuring accessible and authoritative information, this book is acomprehensive guide to a wide range of human knowledge, and its text isintegrated with clear artworks and informative, illuminating photography to bringgeneral knowledge vividly to life.

The scope of content in The Visual Encyclopedia makes it stand alone as aself-contained family reference guide, and it covers the fields of science, nature,space, history, the arts, technology, leisure, and more. The information isorganized thematically to make navigation easy, and clear signpostinghighlights connections between subjects.

Whether you want to find the answer to a question, read about a particular areaof interest, or simply browse a range of subjects at leisure, this accessible,family-friendly reference guide offers a trustworthy source of knowledge andenjoyment.

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Pub Date: 01 October 2020

ISBN: 9780241340691 / 0241340691

Price: £35.00

Subject: General Encyclopaedias

Format: 281mm x 235mm

Binding: Hardback

Extent: 528 pages

Territory: World (with restrictions)

Bar Code: 9780241340691

BIC Code: GBA

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Imperial ChinaThe Definitive Visual History

THE PITCHAn exclusive collaboration with a Chinese publisher to present a balancedaccount of China's history and provide a unique insight into its art, culture,and society

Written by Western authors; authenticated by Chinese and Westernscholars

Outlines the broad sweep of Chinese history in the context of Chinesesociety and culture, and shows how China's past has shaped its present

Features an array of artefacts and artworks not previously published outsideChina (appealing to a Western audience) and lesser known objects collectedin the West, not previously seen by Chinese readers

Stunning visuals and pull-out facts and quotes will draw in even the non-historian

THE BOOK

Explore the long and rich history of China's great dynasties.

From the clans and legends of prehistory to the last Qing emperor, this bookbrings China's imperial history to life through its pivotal events, political forces,and powerful people, in a stunning collaboration between British and Chinesepublishing houses.

Covering more than 5,000 years of history and featuring images of artefacts notpreviously seen outside of China, this definitive visual guide will captivate readerswith the key events that shaped Chinese history and laid the foundations of themodern nation. Starting with prehistory and early humans, Imperial China setsthe scene for the arrival of China's first dynasty, and reveals how the warringstates of early China gave birth to the emperor-led dynasties - and China's longimperial age. With illuminating features on important historical figures, culturalachievements, and philosophy - such as the rise of Confucianism and the silkand tea trades - Imperial China explores how the Chinese empire flourished anddeclined over the course of two millennia - from the unifying "first emperor" of theQin and the golden ages of Tang and Song, to the final fall of the Manchu Qingdynasty.

With stunning photography of art and artefacts to bring key events to life, thisexquisite and comprehensive history is ideal for anyone who wants to learnmore about China's extraordinary heritage.


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ISBN: 9780241388327 / 0241388325

Price: £30.00

Subject: History, China, East Asia, Far East,Asian History


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 320 pages


Bar Code: 9780241388327

BIC Code: HB, 1FPC, 1FP, HBJF



TarotConnect With Yourself, Develop Your Intuition, LiveMindfully

Tina Gong

Use this empowering, modern approach to tarot - toconnect with yourself and the world around youthrough self-reflection and mindful action.

THE PITCHSales of tarot decks have increased by 50% in the last two years and GoogleTrends have picked up an increase in the search for "tarot" in recent years(Source: The Sunday Times, 2019)

There are over 3.5 million posts tagged "tarot" on Instagram

This is the only modern take on tarot that includes examples of customizablecard reading combinations with practical applications to daily life

This book is based on an interpretation of the top selling tarot deck, the RiderWaite Smith Tarot, and can be used with all tarot decks in this very popularformat

THE BOOKFind out how to customize, interpret and apply the wisdom of tarot toenhance every area of your life - your career, finances, relationships,and more.

Get to know each card in detail - meet The Magician, who encourages you totrust in your abilities; connect with the nurturing instincts of The Empress; feelthe confidence of The Chariot - and explore the meanings of each card for you.

Discover how tarot readings can illuminate your unique path and lead totangible, positive actions that you can apply day to day.

Let Tarot guide you on a journey of self-knowledge and self-fulfilment.

THE AUTHORTina Gong is a gifted tarot enthusiast, entrepreneur, and a talented designerbased in New York. She was drawn to tarot at a young age as a way to connectwith herself, with others, and with the world around her, and has used her skillsto design and create a number of stunning tarot decks, including the hugelypopular Golden Thread Tarot. Tina has also created accompanying apps for herdecks, for immediate access to tarot in the modern world. Her websiteLabyrinthos is packed with expert tips - her mission is to make tarot a resourcethat is available for everyone to benefit from.

ALSO AVAILABLE9780241255520 Astrology 9781465482419 Dreams


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ISBN: 9780241433232 / 0241433231

Price: £16.99

Subject: Tarot, Self-Help & PersonalDevelopment, Careers Guidance, Dating,Relationships, Living Together & Marriage,Coping With Personal Problems


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 224 pages


Bar Code: 9780241433232

BIC Code: VXFC1, VS, JNR, VFVG, VFJ


Author Location: New York


What's My Dog Thinking?Understand Your Dog to Give Them a Happy Life

Hannah Molloy

Discover the true meaning of dog behaviour to formthe deepest bond with your dog.

THE PITCH40% of households in the USA and 25% of households in the UK own atleast one dog.

Dogs are the most popular animal on social media: dog_rates has 7.4mfollowers on Twitter.

Hannah is a presenter on Channel 4's primetime show Puppy School, whichwon Most Inspiring TV Show 2019 at the National Reality TV Awards and hasbeen recommissioned.

THE BOOKLearn to recognise what's on your dog's mind. What does it really mean whenthey roll over and show you their tummy? And why do they sometimes chasetheir own tails?

Drawing on the latest research in dog psychology, this book reveals the secretmeanings behind more than 80 canine behaviours, including the seven types ofdog greeting and why some dogs just won't play fetch!

The meaning(s) and root of each behaviour are explained, with visuals pickingout the subtle body language so you can learn to interpret what your dog isthinking. Practical tips follow, for how to respond to what your dog is telling you,guiding their behaviour through positive reinforcement techniques, if needed.

Advanced Dogwatching features help you explore key behaviours in greaterdepth, such as the "prey drive" instinct that can set your dog off chasing. Andstrategic Survival Guides give you the top 5 best tips for successfully navigatingeveryday situations, such as playing in the park or visiting the vet.

With What's My Dog Thinking you can put yourself in their paws and keep yourcanine companion happy, stimulated, well-behaved - and adorable!

THE AUTHORHannah Molloy is a leading behaviour expert on the Channel 4 TV show PuppySchool. With a BSc in Animal Behaviour and over 15 years experience in thefield, Hannah is director of the Pawfect Dogsense training school in Birmingham.


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ISBN: 9780241435830 / 0241435838

Price: £12.99

Subject: Dogs As Pets, Animal Behaviour,Farm & Working Animals, Dog Obedience &Training


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 192 pages


Bar Code: 9780241435830

BIC Code: WNGD, PSVP, WNF, WNGD1


Author Location: Birmingham


RHS Complete Gardener's ManualThe one-stop guide to plan, sow, plant, and growyour garden

Essential RHS guide covering every aspect ofgardening, including growing ornamental and edibleplants, pruning and propagation, and garden design

THE PITCHMore than 27 million people in the UK enjoy gardening, with a 2019 surveyreporting 29% increase in millennials enjoying the hobby since the previousyear (Source: Common Sense Gardening)

77% of American households participate in gardening, and spent an averageof $550 a year per household on the hobby in 2018 (Source: NationalGardening Survey)

The Royal Horticultural Society is the world's leading gardening organisation,giving the book the ultimate stamp of authority

The previous edition has achieved global sales of more than 200k units, worthmore than £850k in sales; this includes 66k copies sold in the UK, worthmore than £375k (Source: DK global sales reports)

This new edition will feature a new jacket and refreshed spread design, up-to-date guidance relating to climate change and environmental concerns (suchas alternatives to single-use plastics), and fully reviewed plant lists

THE BOOKA one-stop treasure trove from the RHS that covers every aspect of gardening,from planning and planting to growing and care.

Choose plants that will thrive in your space.Design a border for year-round colour.Grasp different pruning techniques.Discover how to protect your veg patch from pests.Make the best compost.

Delve into this concise, practical encyclopedia to find all the ideas and adviceyou need to create a spectacular, thriving garden.

THE AUTHORThe Royal Horticultural Society is the UK's leading gardening charitydedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. Its charitablework includes providing expert advice and information, training the nextgeneration of gardeners, creating hands-on opportunities for children to growplants, and conducting research into plants, pests and environmental issuesaffecting gardeners.


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ISBN: 9780241432433 / 024143243X

Price: £25.00

Subject: Reference Works, Garden Design &Planning, Gardening: Flowers, Gardening:Growing Fruit & Vegetables, Gardening: Herbs,Gardening: Shrubs & Trees, SpecializedGardening Methods


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 448 pages


Bar Code: 9780241432433

BIC Code: GBC, WMD, WMPC, WMPF, WMPH,WMPS, WMQ



CurryAuthentic flavours from the world of spice for themodern cook

Vivek Singh

More than 200 authentic curry recipes written by toplocal cooks and chefs from 15 countries.

THE PITCHWritten by a great stable of authors, including Vivek Singh, the chef behindThe Cinnamon Club; Sri Owen, holder of a Lifetime Achievement Award fromthe Guild of Food Writers; award-winning food writer Roopa Gulati; andformer Michelin-star holder David Thompson.

Since first publication in 2006, more than 94,000 copies of Curry have beensold in the UK and 30,000 copies in ANZ.

Recipes in the new edition are organised by key ingredient (Fish, Vegetarian,Chicken, and Meat) then regional origin to make selection easier, and 12bonus recipes from Vivek Singh have been added.

There is demand within the UK for curries from around the world. Curry isBritain's favourite home-cooked dish. The most popular ones to make athome are Thai green curry, followed by tikka masala, biryani, korma, andmadras.

THE BOOKEmbark on a global curry adventure!

Top chefs and cooks known for their expertise in the curries of India, Pakistan,Sri Lanka, Thailand, the Caribbean - and anywhere with a curry tradition - sharetheir recipes with you. Try Thai jungle curry, chicken adobo or South Africanbunny chow. All 200 recipes are authentic and written for the modern cook.Features add a further dimension, introducing you to the key spicecombinations and ingredients that define each local cuisine.

Break out and explore new boundaries. Or rely on this authentic resource for oldfavourites. Observer Food Monthly described these as "the best ever curries".Red-hot results are guaranteed every time!

THE AUTHORVivek Singh is one of the most successful and well-respected modern Indianchefs. As chief executive of Cinnamon Club restaurant and chain, he hasredefined expectations of Indian cooking. Other contributors include DavidThompson, world renowned for his Thai cooking; Roopa Gulati, British chef,food writer, and broadcaster; and Sri Owen, who holds a Lifetime AchievementAward from the Guild of Food Writers.


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ISBN: 9780241440322 / 0241440327

Price: £20.00

Subject: National & Regional Cuisine, India,General Cookery & Recipes


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 368 pages


Bar Code: 9780241440322

BIC Code: WBN, 1FKA, WBA



What to Watch When1,000 TV Shows for Every Mood and Moment

A comprehensive guide to the best TV shows -arranged by viewers' mood rather than genre - thataddresses the overwhelming choice available in aworld of box sets and binge-watching

THE PITCHFeatures 1,000 TV series, from classics such as Friends, The X-Files, andThe Wire to the latest binge-watch-worthy series such as Stranger Things,The Crown and Fleabag

Easy navigation uses fun and unusual categories to arrange shows byemotion and mood, rather than genres

Inclusion of international TV shows e.g. Gomorrah, The Bridge gives globalappeal

Recommendations to suit your mood or situation, not based on a traditionalassessment of "best" or "greatest"

No spoiler guarantee!

THE BOOK

Answers the eternal question: "what should I watch tonight?"

Discover the perfect TV show for every mood and moment.

What to watch when... you want to get your pulse racing.When you have three generations on one sofa.When you want to escape to a different time.When you want a cosy night in.When you need a really good laugh.When you want to learn something new.When you feel like wallowing.When you want to be scared witless.When you just want to switch off.When you need a feel-good moment.

Featuring 1,000 TV shows arranged to quickly provide suggestions for every TV-watching situation. Keep What to Watch When by your remote control andyou'll never be stuck making a decision again!


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ISBN: 9780241460528 / 0241460522

Price: £20.00

Subject: Fiction Companions, Television,Reference Works

Binding: Hardback

Extent: 480 pages


Bar Code: 9780241460528

BIC Code: FZC, APT, GBC



DC Comics Cover Art

Nick Jones

A unique, historical showcase of more than 350 DCComics covers from the past 85 years

THE PITCHFeaturing every prominent DC character as well as the work of leadingcomics artists from across the company's 85-year history

Showcases an array of ever-popular variant covers alongside the main coverartwork

Includes authoritative profiles of popular and highly influential cover artists

Publication coincides with the release of DC Comics' Wonder Woman 1984movie in August 2020. The first Wonder Woman movie was a box office hitgrossing US$822m

THE BOOK

Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover.

Especially when the cover is illustrated by some of the finest comic book artistsfrom the past eight decades. DC Comics Cover Art is a unique, sumptuouscompendium of more than 350 covers from the past 85 years, specially selectedon the basis of their historical significance, iconic status, or groundbreakingdesign. The book is a dazzling journey through DC Comics history that bringstogether everyone's favourite heroes and villains, and is a must-have for comicbook devotees, pop-culture fans, and lovers of great art and design. It is the onlybook of its kind to span the wide range of DC cover art and will be a treasuredaddition to any art book collection.

From the trendsetting first impressions of Superman, Batman, and WonderWoman, to game-changing modern makeovers such as Watchmen, Batman:The Killing Joke, and Kingdom Come, or the cool contemporary stylings of theSandman universe, DC Comics Cover Art showcases the most iconic, inspiring,and memorable artwork ever to grace comic book covers. The book traces theevolution of graphic styles and trends across the decades, with engaging, expertcommentary on the artwork as well as incisive profiles of celebrated coverartists-past and present-including Carmine Infantino, Brian Bolland, DaveGibbons, Jim Lee, Adam Hughes, and Alex Ross.

All DC characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s20)


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ISBN: 9780241438343 / 0241438349

Price: £25.00

Subject: Comic Book & Cartoon Art, Graphicnovels: superheroes & super-villains, FictionCompanions, Literary companions, bookreviews & guides


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 240 pages

Territory: World excluding CU, IR, KP. MM, SS,SD, SY (with restrictions)

Bar Code: 9780241438343

BIC Code: AKLC, FXS, FZC, DSRC



Marvel Black WidowSecrets of a Super-spy

Melanie Scott

The extraordinary, classified backstory of the BlackWidow revealed in a bold, dynamic new format

THE PITCHThe book's publication coincides with the release of Marvel's eagerlyanticipated Black Widow prequel movie in May 2020

No other book on the market disentangles and clearly lays bare the complexhistory of the Black Widow from an in-world perspective

Capitalises on the growing popularity of female spies and assassins on TVand films, such as Killing Eve, Red Sparrow, Atomic Blonde and the new 007in the 25th instalment of the James Bond franchise

Avengers: Endgame is now the highest-grossing film of all-time, achieving abox-office of US$2.8bn in just 13 weeks

THE BOOK

Who is Black Widow? Master spy? Avenger? S.H.I.E.L.D. agent?

Natasha Romanoff is all this and much more. With a past cloaked in mysteryand disinformation, it's hard to tell truth from deception. That's why BlackWidow: Secrets of a Super-Spy is an invaluable guide to this most secretive ofheroes.

Expertly written, lavishly illustrated, and boasting a stunning new cover artworkby Jen Bartel, the book traces Natasha's extraordinary journey from Sovietassassin to Super Hero. Fearless, formidable, and steeped in the world ofespionage, Black Widow is one of Marvel Comics' most unique and enduringSuper Heroes. No Black Widow or Marvel fan will want to miss this.

© 2020 MARVEL

THE AUTHORMelanie Scott has written and contributed to a range of comic bookpublications, including Ultimate Marvel, DC Comics: Absolutely Everything YouNeed to Know, DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide, Marvel Ultimate FactBook and LEGO DC Super Heroes Ultimate Quiz Book, all by DK.


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ISBN: 9780241428016 / 0241428017

Price: £18.99

Subject: Graphic novels: superheroes & super-villains, Fiction Companions, Comic Book &Cartoon Art, Cartoons & Comic Strips


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 200 pages

Territory: World excluding US tradeembargoed territories (as of October 2017)(with restrictions)

Bar Code: 9780241428016

BIC Code: FXS, FZC, AKLC, WHC



Marvel Greatest Comics100 Comics that Built a Universe

Melanie Scott and Stephen Wiacek

Showcases Marvel Comics' 100 most significant,groundbreaking and influential comic books, chosenby Marvel experts with commentary from a panel ofindustry insiders

THE PITCHMarvel Comics' 100 most significant, groundbreaking, and influential comicbooks selected by Marvel experts with commentary from a panel of industryinsiders

Each comic's historical, cultural and creative significance/influence examined

Will showcase and analyse work by a veritable "who's who" of the bestartists and writers ever to work in the comics industry, including Stan Lee,Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Jim Steranko, Neal Adams, Frank MIller, BrianBendis, and Joe Quesada

Incisive analysis of the storytelling, visuals, and important characters fromkey comics

Packed with stunning reproductions of classic front covers andgroundbreaking panels

The book's publication coincides with the release of Marvel's heavilypromoted and eagerly-awaited Eternals movie in November 2020

THE BOOK

100 Marvel comics that built a universe.

Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in the pages of Marvel GreatestComics. From the trailblazing original Human Torch and his aquatic adversaryNamor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s Super Hero iconssuch as Spider-Man and the Avengers, to smart modern makeovers likeGuardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel have set the pace.

This book's specially curated and expertly appraised selection is a stunninglyillustrated and compelling history of Marvel Comics and its legacy through thecomics that made the company great. These are the comics that changed theface of an industry. These are Marvel's greatest comics.

© 2020 MARVEL


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ISBN: 9780241410059 / 0241410053

Price: £25.00

Subject: Fiction Companions, Graphic novels:superheroes & super-villains, Comic Book &Cartoon Art


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 256 pages


Bar Code: 9780241410059

BIC Code: FZC, FXS, AKLC



The Star Wars BookExpand your knowledge of a galaxy far, far away

Cole Horton, Pablo Hidalgo, Dan Zehr

An in-depth exploration of the Star Wars galaxy,featuring specially curated essays, illuminatinginfographics and stunning stills from the timelessmovies, animated programs, and television series

THE PITCHTaking this well-established and popular non-fiction format and applying it toStar Wars allows DK to show and describe the amazingly intricate anddiverse world of Star Wars in a way that has never been seen before

A collection of specially curated, self-contained essays, each devoted to akey aspect and character of the Star Wars galaxy, and illustrated withstunning full-colour artwork, movie stills and photographs

The cumulative box-office for all Star Wars movies is more than US$9.3bn,with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with more than US$2bn alone, makingit the 4th highest grossing movie of all time

Star Wars is the most successful entertainment licensing franchise in historywith over $25 billion retail sales and more than 125 million books in print

THE BOOK

This is the Star Wars book you're looking for.

If you want to comprehend the epic and intricate Star Wars saga, this is thebook for you. It is a unique and insightful examination of this beloved franchise,including Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and StarWars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Written by Star Wars experts, including fan-favourite Pablo Hidalgo, this book ispacked with stunning film and TV stills, illuminating infographics and curatedessays that reveal the mysteries of the Star Wars galaxy. From legendaryheroes like Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa to fascinating species like theWookiees and Tusken Raiders, this book explores the central characters,technology, governments, and events that have shaped the epic saga.

The book is divided into key subject areas - the galaxy, science and technology,the Force, the Skywalkers, galactic governments and their dissidents, andgalactic denizens. Whether you are a devoted Star Wars fan or a casual readercurious to learn more, The Star Wars Book is an invaluable roadmap to thisgalaxy, far far away....

© & ™ 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd


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ISBN: 9780241409978 / 0241409977

Price: £18.99

Subject: Fiction Companions, Film Guides &Reviews, Science Fiction


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 224 pages


Bar Code: 9780241409978

BIC Code: FZC, APFG, FL



The Botanist's Sticker Anthology


ISBN: 9780241491713 / 0241491711

Price: £19.99

Price Ex. VAT: £16.66

Subject: Book & Paper Crafts, Gardening:Flowers, Illustration, Botany & Plant Sciences


Binding: Hardback With Stickers

Extent: 232 pages


Bar Code: 9780241491713

BIC Code: WFT, WMPC, AKLB, PST




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How to Attract Birds to Your GardenMake your garden a haven for birds

Dan Rouse

A practical guide to attracting a range of birds to youroutdoor space, with advice, inspiration, and step-by-step projects.

THE PITCHRSPB have been holding their annual "Big Garden Bird Watch" each Januaryfor the past 40 years: proof that interest in birdwatching and conservation isstrong. The RSPB has the largest membership numbers of any UK charity.

There is a strong cross-over between birdwatchers and gardeners - 82 percent of gardeners want to attract wildlife to their gardens, while 37 per centsay that wildlife is their garden's most appealing feature.

Filled with a beautiful mixture of black and white illustrations combined withcolour photos of different bird species.

Clear, practical advice on installing and maintaining bird feeders, nest boxes,ponds, and bird baths, as well as budget-conscious tips and small changesthat can make a big difference to local birdlife.

The perfect Christmas gift for a birdwatcher or gardener - the only book onthe market packaged as a gift purchase.

THE BOOKHelp your local wild birds by providing them with a safe gardenenvironment

Make a difference for your local bird life. Help reverse declining numbers bycreating an environment in which they will thrive. It's a win-win. You can providethe best shelter, feeding and nesting opportunities for them and they canentertain and soothe you, as recent research proves that bird song is good forus.

How to Attract Birds to Your Garden shows you how to optimize your outdoorspace for birds. Discover the best plants to grow for food and shelter, whichbirdfeeders, feed, and nest boxes to buy and how to make them predator-proof,as well as how to encourage diversity and a broad range of bird species. Noneed to be an expert gardener already, or to break the bank - many of the mostbeneficial features can be installed easily and cheaply, and many you can buildyourself or upcycle to be eco-friendly.

THE AUTHORDan Rouse is a passionate presenter, wildlife conservationist, and ornithologistfrom Swansea, Wales. She writes for Bay Magazine Swansea, featuresfrequently on BBC Radio Wales/Radio Cymru, and presents for S4C Hansh.


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ISBN: 9780241439449 / 0241439442

Price: £16.99

Subject: Wildlife: Birds & Birdwatching,Natural & Wild Gardening, Gardening WithNative Plants, Water Gardens, Pools, Wildlife:Butterflies, Other Insects & Spiders


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 192 pages


Bar Code: 9780241439449

BIC Code: WNCB, WMQN, WMQP, WMQW,WNCN



The Big Quiz Book

The ultimate quiz book for family and friends -perfect for home entertainment and virtual pubquizzes

THE PITCHThe ultimate general knowledge quiz book for family and friends

Features 10,000 questions

Makes learning fun and accessible

Encourages social interaction and quality time with friends and family

Quizzes and quiz shows are more popular than ever - and have beenespecially so during the period of Covid-19 "lockdown"

THE BOOK

Put your general knowledge to the test, and impress your family andfriends with your astonishing brainpower and trivia genius.

An addictive quiz book for all the family featuring 10,000 questions, The BigQuiz Book has something for everyone. With 10 different general knowledgecategories - from Science & Technology, Art & Literature, and Natural History,to Food & Drink, Film & TV, and Sport & Leisure - and three increasing levels ofdifficulty, it offers a fresh and up-to-the-minute quizzing experience that willeducate and entertain all the family.

Bursting with fascinating facts to boost your trivia knowledge, whatever yourspecialist subject or your nemesis topic, The Big Quiz Book is perfect forhome entertainment and virtual pub quizzes. You won't be able to put it down!


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Pub Date: 06 August 2020

ISBN: 9780241487372 / 0241487374

Price: £9.99

Subject: Trivia & Quiz Question Books


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 528 pages


Bar Code: 9780241487372

BIC Code: WDKX



Pop Up Peekaboo! Penguin

A fun pop-up and flaps board book for curious littleones who love penguins and wintry animals.

THE PITCHDK's Pop-Up Peekaboo! series has sold over 363k copies worth over £2.28million to date (Nielsen Bookscan UK, 2019).

An award-winning DK preschool book that is perfect for interactive play - Pop-up Peekaboo! Space won platinum in the Loved by Parents Awards 2019 inboth the Best Baby Book and the Best Activity Book categories

The Pop-up Peekaboo! series was shortlisted for the Best Preschool ReadingRange in The Progressive Preschool Awards 2018.

Large, safe, sturdy flaps with pop-up surprises underneath! Perfect for hands-on preschool play, and developing early book skills.

Pop-up Peekaboo! Penguin explores the winter theme by featuring animalsthat live in Antarctica, and provides an alternative to Christmas animal books.

THE BOOK

Take your toddler on a frozen adventure in this lift-the-flap pop-up book.

This wintry pop-up peekaboo book follows Polly Penguin as she searches forCharlie Chick. Babies and toddlers can lift big flaps and see five peekaboosurprises pop up from the pages: a sleepy seal resting on the rocks, a hugewhale swimming to the surface of the ocean, a colourful squid exploring ashipwreck, a beautiful bird preparing to take flight, and a huddle of adorablepenguins keeping each other cosy and warm.

The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while thesurprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help ofparents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board bookpages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to revealthe adorable winter animals and play peekaboo!

Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Penguin will appeal toboth parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time andtime again!

ALSO AVAILABLEPop-up Peekaboo! Unicorn 9780241373323Pop-up Peekaboo! Space 9780241359396Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Animals 9780241411117Pop-up Peekaboo! Monsters 9780241420676


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ISBN: 9780241420683 / 0241420687

Price: £6.99

Subject: Veterinary Medicine: Exotic & ZooAnimals, Interactive & Activity Books & Packs


Binding: Board Book

Extent: 12 pages


Bar Code: 9780241420683

BIC Code: MZG, YBG

Children's Book Marketing Code: A5K79



Jonny Lambert's Ten Little Reindeer

Jonny Lambert

Count from 10 reindeer to 1, then back to 10 again inthis fun, rhyming lift-the-flap Christmas book.

THE PITCHWonderful original artwork by renowned artist Jonny Lambert - DK's popularJonny Lambert series has sold over 14,600 copies in the US and over 7,300copies in the UK

Jonny Lambert's humorous illustrations bring 10 delightful reindeer charactersto life for little ones in this fun-filled, Christmas, lift-the-flap board book with afestive sparkly foil cover and a bouncy counting rhyme - count from 10reindeer to 1, then back to 10 again

Young children love reindeer - "There is something so magical aboutreindeer. Kids love them.. They are just an animal that makes you happy andmakes you want to believe in anything and everything." (from 12 ReindeerBooks for Little Learners at https://adabofgluewilldo.com/ - an onlineresource that helps teachers and learners)

THE BOOKAre you ready to take a magical trip with Santa's little reindeer? It'sChristmas Eve, so hurry - jump on board the sleigh and let's go!

This is a delightful, fun-filled board book to share with babies and toddlers. It hasbeautiful illustrations by Jonny Lambert, big sturdy flaps to lift, and a bouncycounting rhyme - little ones count enchanting Christmas reindeer - from 10 to 1,then back to 10 again.

Young children will love discovering all the surprising things the funny reindeerget up to - they're helping an elf, meeting cute animals, taking off with Santa'ssleigh, swooping and diving, sorting gifts, rolling a big snowball, stopping for acarrot, and more! Will these busy reindeer finish delivering all the presents intime?

With a sparkly cover, charming Christmas Eve scenes, and an action-packedrhyme, Jonny Lambert's 10 Little Reindeer makes a wonderful Christmas gift.

THE AUTHORWith more than 30 years' experience in publishing, and at least 300 titles to hisname, renowned artist Jonny Lambert is certainly an expert in his field. Hisbright, quirky illustrations are distinctive in their collage-textured painted style,and usually have a creative three-dimensional element.

ALSO AVAILABLEJonny Lambert's Animal ABC:9780241356074 Jonny Lambert's Animal 123: 9780241355657 Jonny Lambert's Diggers:9780241412442 Jonny Lambert's Farm: 9780241420607


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ISBN: 9780241439524 / 0241439523

Price: £7.99

Subject: Christmas, Novelty, Toy & Die-CutBooks, Picture Books


Binding: Board Book

Extent: 14 pages


Bar Code: 9780241439524

BIC Code: 5HC, YBGT, YBC

Children's Book Marketing Code: A2N79



First Emotions: My Little Box of EmotionsLittle guides for all my emotions

Encourage preschoolers to explore their emotionsand discover why they feel the way they do in thiscollection of five adorable board books.

THE PITCHA study slipcase containing five colorful picture books: How Do I Feel, I FeelHappy, I Feel Angry, I Feel Proud, I Feel Sad. Ideal for schools and libraries,as well as giving as a gift set

Teaches young children about their emotions in a strongly visual way

More children need help dealing with their emotions, particularly negativeones. In the USA the percentage of children aged 6-17 who had beendiagnosed with either anxiety or depression increased from 5.4% in 2003 to8% in 2007 and to 8.4% in 2011-2012 (CDC)

Provides a useful resource for parents and carers dealing with a child'stemper tantrums. Children under four have as many as nine tantrums perweek (Yale Medicine)

THE BOOKChildren will learn why they feel happy, sad, angry, and proud in thiscolourful collection of illustrated books.

It is often difficult for children to articulate their emotions and to understand whythey act the way they do. Each book in this set covers a different emotion thatlittle ones feel on a regular basis, but might not fully understand or know how todeal with.

In I Feel Angry, young children will learn the best way to deal with angryfeelings, and what happens in the body when we get angry. I Feel Proudencourages kids to reflect on what makes them feel proud, and why it'simportant to have pride in themselves. Fun characters illustrate each emotion,from a little teardrop representing Sadness to a smiling sun for Happiness, andsimple text is ideal for reading aloud.

This collection of board books is the ideal gift for every young child, and makesa stylish addition to any bookshelf.


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ISBN: 9780241464168 / 0241464161

Price: £24.95

Subject: Psychology: Emotions


Binding: Board Book

Extent: 80 pages


Bar Code: 9780241464168

BIC Code: JMQ

Children's Book Marketing Code: A2K79



DK Reader Level 2: Cats and Kittens

Find out about the lives of cats from tiny kittens tofully grown pets. Discover why they like to play,what they like to eat, and how to look after them

THE PITCHPart of the popular DK Reader series, which has sold £689k worth of copiesin the US and £109k worth of copies in the UK since 2014

Non-fiction alternative to fictional reading schemes

Builds knowledge of subject at the same time as improving literacy level

Assessed by Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learningto read while building general knowledge

THE BOOK

Step inside the cute world of fluffy cats and kittens in this level 2 reader.

In this purr-fect book for children you'll discover all about cute cats and kittens,from tiny kittens having fun at playtime and snuggling up with mum, to deliciousmeals and the distinctive "meow" of your cat. There's also lots to discover aboutcat breeds and reading body language, as well as clear and simple advice onhow to look after this favourite family pet. Fascinating information is paired withadorable photographs of cats and kittens, providing an ideal balance of wordsand images for children learning to read.

Cats and Kittens is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four level DK Readersseries, aimed at children who are learning to read. Helping to develop a lifelonglove of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to supportchildren as they become confident readers. DK Level 2 Readers are suitable forchildren reading book band books up to orange level.

THE AUTHORCaryn Jenner has written many DK Readers. In addition, her picture book,Starting School, was longlisted for the School Library Association InformationBook Award. Caryn is a reading volunteer at a local school, and also presentswriting workshops and author events for children.


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ISBN: 9780241439913 / 0241439914

Price: £4.99

Age Range: 5 - 7 years

Subject: Educational: English Language:Readers & Reading Schemes, Pets (Children's /Teenage), Cats As Pets


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 48 pages


Bar Code: 9780241439913

BIC Code: YQCR, YNND, WNGC

Children's Book Marketing Code: B4N79



DK Life Stories Queen Elizabeth IIAmazing people who have shaped our world

Explore the incredible life of Queen Elizabeth II inthis children's biography.

THE PITCHDiscover chapter by chapter the life story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch

Featuring full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations, this engagingnarrative will appeal to even the most reluctant of young readers

Ideal for Key Stage 2, this comprehensive guide to Queen Elizabeth II's lifestory features full page illustrations, maps, quotes, and a reference sectionwith Elizabeth's family tree, a timeline of her life, a quiz, an author'sintroduction letter, a glossary, and an index

THE BOOKDiscover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigningmonarch in British history, in this fascinating kids' biography.

This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life, both as a public and privatefigure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women'sarmy during World War II, her coronation and her life as Queen both at homeand in the public eye. Learn how Elizabeth has worked alongside 13 Britishprime ministers, met leaders from around the world, and has remained a stablepresence as head of the British royal family.

DK Life Stories goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories ofhistory's most inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawnillustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text. Definition boxes,information sidebars, and inspiring quotes add depth, while a handy referencesection at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyonewill want to collect.

THE AUTHORAuthor: Brian and Brenda Williams are highly experienced writers of historybooks for children. They have written numerous biographies and books onroyalty, including Queen Victoria, published by Heinemann and Kings andQueens (of Britain) for Pavilion Books. For the BBC, they have written life storiesof Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for use by teachers in Britain.

Literacy consultant: Stephanie Laird is an instructional coach at MitchellvilleElementary in Mitchellville, Iowa, and is currently serving on the InternationalLiteracy Association's (ILA) Board of Directors through 2019.

Consultant: Dr. Elena Woodacre specialises in queenship and all things royal.She has published some books on royalty and has run workshops for childrenon medieval queens.


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ISBN: 9780241413838 / 0241413834

Price: £5.99


Subject: Biography: Royalty, Educational:History, ELT non-fiction & background readers


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 128 pages


Bar Code: 9780241413838

BIC Code: BGR, YQH, ELHB




The Secret Explorers and the JurassicRescue

Meet The Secret Explorers! Children will be inspiredto discover the world with these brand newcharacter-driven adventure stories for children.

THE PITCHMeet the characters from around the world who make up The SecretExplorers: Connor (marine expert), Leah (plants and animals), Kiki(machines and technology), Roshni (space), Gustavo (history), Chey (rocksand volcanos), Tamiko (dinosaurs) and Ollie (forests)

DK has partnered with Working Partners, creators of the successful BeastQuest series that has sold more than 18 million copies worldwide to date, toproduce this exciting series

The series introduces core non-fiction topics to children who normally preferstories and include a reference section at the back to help extend theirinteresting in these fascinating subjects. Informative diagrams tell kids allthey need to know about different species of prehistoric animal, fromplesiosaurs to compsognathuses

The Secret Explorers launched with four titles in 2020 - The Lost Whales,The Comet Collision, The Tomb Robbers, The Jurassic Rescue - with twomore, The Rainforest Rangers and The Smoking Volcano, publishing in 2021

THE BOOK

Travel back in time and discover facts you never knew about dinosaursand prehistoric life in this fourth instalment of The Secret Explorers.

This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fixproblems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - andbeyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door.They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission...

In The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue, dinosaur expert Tamiko andgeology expert Cheng travel back to the age of the dinosaurs in an effort torescue a dinosaur egg from destruction. However, to save the egg, the SecretExplorers first have to use all their courage and skills to outsmart a fierceAllosaurus, rescue a baby Stegosaurus, and find a way to attract anArchaeopteryx. Tamiko and Cheng soon find that, to succeed, they need tocome up with some unusual solutions...Packed with fun illustrations and factsabout dinosaurs, fossils, and why modern birds are dinosaurs, this thrillingadventure is perfect for young readers.

ALSO AVAILABLEThe Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision 9780241442258The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales 9780241440643The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers 9780241442265


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ISBN: 9780241442272 / 0241442273

Price: £5.99


Subject: Adventure stories (Children's /Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 128 pages


Bar Code: 9780241442272

BIC Code: YFC




The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers

Meet The Secret Explorers! Children will be inspiredto discover the world with these brand newcharacter-driven adventure stories for children.

THE PITCHMeet the characters from around the world who make up The SecretExplorers: Connor (marine expert), Leah (plants and animals), Kiki(machines and technology), Roshni (space), Gustavo (history), Chey (rocksand volcanos), Tamiko (dinosaurs) and Ollie (forests)

DK has partnered with Working Partners, creators of the successful BeastQuest series that has sold more than 18 million copies worldwide to date, toproduce this exciting series

The series introduces core non-fiction topics to children who normally preferstories and include a reference section at the back to help extend theirinteresting in these fascinating subjects. Informative diagrams tell kids allthey need to know about important elements of the story, such as whatpyramids look like on the inside.

The Secret Explorers launched with four titles in 2020 - The Lost Whales,The Comet Collision, The Tomb Robbers, The Jurassic Rescue - with twomore, The Rainforest Rangers and The Smoking Volcano, publishing in 2021

THE BOOKJoin The Secret Explorers as they go up against thieves in ancient Egyptin the third instalment of this action-packed, fact-filled book series.

The Secret Explorers come together from all four corners of the globe to fixproblems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - andbeyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door.They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission...

In The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers, Gustavo (history expert) andKiki (engineering expert) are set the mission of stopping the Cairo Museum fromclosing down. They travel back in time to ancient Egypt and are soon drawn intoa tense, thrilling adventure that involves breaking into pyramids, learning ancientEgyptian hieroglyphics, and stopping thieves hoping to rob all the treasure fromthe Pharaoh's tomb. Packed with fun illustrations and facts about the real-lifePharaoh Khufu and his treasures, ancient Egyptian religion, and how mummieswere made, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers.

ALSO AVAILABLEThe Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision 9780241442258The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales 9780241440643The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue 9780241442272


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ISBN: 9780241442265 / 0241442265

Price: £5.99


Subject: Adventure stories (Children's /Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 128 pages


Bar Code: 9780241442265

BIC Code: YFC




The Secrets of Astrology

Introduce children to astrology with thiscomprehensive illustrated guide to the stars.

THE PITCHThis beginner's illustrated guide to astrology is the ideal introduction to thetopic for young children

Taps into the booming "mind, body, spirit" trend, including a renewed interestin astrology. This is particularly strong among milllenials, who may haveyoung children (New Yorker: Astrology in the Age of Uncertainty, 2019)

[US] More Americans believe that astrology has some scientific basis.According to a 2012 poll, slightly more than half of Americans said thatastrology was "not at all scientific," whereas nearly two-thirds gave thisresponse in 2010 (National Science Foundation).

THE BOOK

Discover the hidden meaning of stars in this first introduction to astrologyfor children.

Secrets of Astrology tells you all you want to know about astrology, from themeaning of zodiac signs, to how to read a birth chart. Simple, readable textclearly explains the origins of astrology, the role of the planets, and thesignificance of the 12 Houses.

Young astrologers are guided through all of the different zodiac signs, and canlearn more about themselves in the process. Bold, colorful illustrations bring keyconcepts to life, and make this the perfect addition to your bookshelf. This bookis the perfect gift for budding astrologers, or those who love the night sky.


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ISBN: 9780241467312 / 0241467314

Price: £14.99


Subject: Astrology


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 192 pages


Bar Code: 9780241467312

BIC Code: VXFA

Children's Book Marketing Code: C4N79



The Book of Mythical Beasts and MagicalCreaturesMeet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, andtricksters from all around the world

This wonderful book delves deeper into the factsbehind enchanting fictional creatures from all aroundthe world!

THE PITCHAn enchanting and compendium of mythical creatures from around the world

Beguiling humour of Stephen Krensky's storytelling captures the quirkydetails of these fascinating - and sometimes macabre - creatures: from theWendigo - a tall and gangly North American spirit - to the Kappa - aJapanese demon whose favourite food is cucumbers

Comprehensive reference section includes a world map that plots all thefeatured creatures, a Who's Who?, and facts about ancient cultures that helpset the stories in context - including Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, theCelts, Australian aboriginals, and Native Americans.

THE BOOK

Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the historybehind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids.

Meet an incredible cast of fictional animals from all around the world. Say helloto Thunderbird flying over North America and learn about the Native Americantraditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernaturalnine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. And jump on board an ancientstorm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted tosee...

From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creatingrumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast.Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from AncientGreece to the indigenous tribes of Australia. This is the only kids' guide tomagical creatures that tells you the history behind the mythology.

THE AUTHORAuthor Stephen Krensky has published more than 100 fiction and nonfictionbooks for children, including American, African, and Japanese tales, storiesabout goblins, elves, dragons, and witches, and nonfiction books aboutvampires, werewolves and ghosts, while discussing the history behind howthese creatures have come to be known.

Illustrator: Pham Quang Phuc has a degree in graphic design and has severalyears of experience as an illustrator. He works for Kim Dong Publishing House -the oldest publishing house for children in Vietnam as an art editor anddesigner. With his childhood dream of writing for children, he hopes youngreaders will gain interests and dreams from his stories.


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ISBN: 9780241423950 / 0241423953

Price: £16.99


Subject: Folklore, Myths & Legends


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 160 pages


Bar Code: 9780241423950

BIC Code: JFHF




A World Full of PoemsInspiring poetry for children

An encyclopedia of poetry containing 150 poems toinspire a love of poetry in every child.

THE PITCHA poetry anthology with an educational twist, allowing children to gain abetter understanding of themselves and the world around them through themagic of poetry.

Poetry activities, a glossary of poetry terms, plus tips for understandingpoetry make this more than a standard anthology.

150 child-friendly poems from historical figures, widely recognised poets, andrising stars

THE BOOK

A gorgeously illustrated introduction to poetry for children, featuringpoems about everything from science, sport, and space, to friendship,family, and feelings.

This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse, and foryoung poetry fans seeking out new favourites. Explore poetry from a diverseselection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics- from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the naturalenvironment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry ineverything, and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives. Prompts andactivities inspire children to create their own poetry, and devices like rhyme,repetition, and alliteration are introduced and explained in a fun and accessiblemanner.

THE AUTHORDr Sylvia Vardell teaches graduate courses in children's and young adultliterature at Texas Woman's University. She has published ten books onliterature and over 100 journal articles for teachers, librarians and parents. Hercurrent work focuses on poetry for children, including her nationally recognizedblog, PoetryforChildren. She currently chairs the ALA Children's LiteratureLegacy Award committee. She serves on the Executive Committee of theInternational Board on Books for Young People and co-edited their internationaljournal of children's literature, Bookbird.

Sonny Ross is a freelance Illustrator based in the UK. He graduated fromBirmingham City University in 2014 with a first class degree in illustration, andalongside children's books he creates editorial, conceptual, and lifestyleillustrations. Past clients have included The New York Times, The WashingtonPost, and The Guardian.


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ISBN: 9780241413906 / 0241413907

Price: £20.00


Subject: Children's / Teenage poetry,anthologies, annuals


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 204 pages


Bar Code: 9780241413906

BIC Code: YD




Picturepediaan encyclopedia on every page

A comprehensive collection of more than 10,000photographs that explains everything under the Sunand beyond.

THE PITCHA new edition of the original Picturepedia, which sold more than 280,000copies worldwide for a net sales profit of £2.23 million

More images than any other encyclopedia - more than 10,000 in total

Each double-page topic can be enlarged to A1-poster size

All images are owned by DK, or are copyright free

THE BOOK

Science and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies,and history all combine in this mind-blowing visual encyclopedia.

From incredible insects and musical instruments to spacecraft and prehistoriclife, and from art and earthquakes to American football and dogs, Picturepediagives you a world of information on every page.

Did you know that more than half of the human body's weight is water, and thata koi carp can live for more than 200 years? Or how about there being more than20,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean, or that Turkey eats the most bread, witheach person getting through 104.6 kg (230.5 lb) of it per year?

First published in 2015, Picturepedia has been revamped into a more thrillingedition that will take you on a visual odyssey. This brilliant book is crammedwith stunning photographs, gripping information, and explanatory diagrams thatallow for fascinating discoveries.

New and updated and jam-packed with thousands of pictures and fascinatingfacts about science, nature, culture, sports, and history, Picturepedia is theultimate visual encyclopedia.


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ISBN: 9780241426371 / 0241426375

Price: £22.00


Subject: General knowledge & trivia(Children's / Teenage)


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 368 pages


Bar Code: 9780241426371

BIC Code: YNG

Children's Book Marketing Code: D5N79



Timelines of EveryoneFrom Cleopatra and Confucius to Mozart andMalala

Amazing visual timelines telling the stories of theimpressive people - some well known, othersoverlooked until now - who have shaped our world.

THE PITCHFollows on from the success of Timelines of Everything (2018), which hassold around 140,000 copies worldwide (LTD global sales £1.3 million), as ofMarch 2020

Features an equal number of timelines about women and men

Reaches beyond the most famous names to tell the amazing stories ofincredible figures - especially women and people from different ethnic andcultural backgrounds - often ignored by European-focused history

Global focus - covers Asian, African, South American, and Oceanian history,not just European and North American

Each timeline is individually commissioned, with the spread design reflectingthe essence of that particular historical figure

THE BOOK

Get the inside track on the incredible lives of history's must-know names:from Shakespeare to Oprah Winfrey, and Anne Frank to Julius Caesar.

Timelines of Everyone book breathes fresh life into the biographies of the peopleyou thought you knew, and unearths many stories from previously ignored orunheard voices. Following on from the smash hit Timelines of Everything,Timelines of Everyone focuses squarely on the biographies of a myriad ofmovers and shakers across millennia. This DK children's book boasts more than150 visual timelines, covering a diverse array of kings and queens,humanitarians, scientists, inventors, explorers, activists, writers, artists, andmore, from across the globe.

This fascinating book takes kids on a thrilling historical journey, revealing notjust the incredible achievements, contributions, and adventures of historicalfigures, but the lesser-known events that shaped them too, from childhood intoold age. Did you know that West African ruler Mansa Musa was the richestperson ever to have lived? Or that Hollywood screen legend Hedy Lamarrinvented technology that would one day develop into WiFi? Or how about thefact that Einstein's last words were lost, because his nurse didn't speakGerman?

Filled with easy-to-understand visual timelines, vibrant illustrations, and adiverse range of historical figures, Timelines of Everyone is the must-have guideto the world's must-know names.


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ISBN: 9780241413005 / 0241413001

Price: £20.00


Subject: History & the past: general interest(Children's / Teenage), People & places(Children's / Teenage), Reference works(Children's / Teenage), General & WorldHistory, Prehistory, True Stories: Discovery /Historical / Scientific, Interest age: from c 9years, Collected biographies


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 320 pages


Bar Code: 9780241413005

BIC Code: YNH, YNM, YRG, HBG, 3B, BTH,5AK, BK




Climate Emergency AtlasWhat's Happening - What We Can Do

The book that puts the climate crisis on the map.

THE PITCHMore than 30 specially-commissioned, fact-packed maps illustrate thecauses of increased carbon emissions, the devastating effects these couldhave, and the action we need to take to avoid catastrophe.

Climate change is a key concern among young people - it is estimated thatmore than 4 million school children across the world participated in theGlobal Climate Strike in September 2019.

Each topic is illustrated with stunning 3D graphics that depict the dangerposed by climate change and make the science behind it clear and simple.

Includes an introductory section with a primer on climate science and anoutline of the evidence that proves that human activities are contributing torising temperatures.

THE BOOK

Our house is on fire - it's time to wake up to the climate crisis facingplanet Earth before it's too late.

Which countries generate the highest CO2 emissions? Which coastal cities aremost vulnerable to rising sea levels? What will the polar ice caps look like in 10years' time? Which countries have successfully harnessed renewable energysources? This unique graphic altas tells you everything you need to know aboutthe current climate emergency, and what we can do to turn things around.

Packed with facts and figures and more than 30 dynamic maps, ClimateEmergency Atlas is clear and easy to understand, making it the perfectreference guide for all young climate activists.

ALSO AVAILABLEWhat's Where on Earth Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life 9780241344194What's Weird on Earth 9780241317624 Where on Earth? Atlas 9780241228371 What Happened When in the World? 9781409356592 What's Where in the World? 9781409379249


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ISBN: 9780241446430 / 0241446430

Price: £12.99


Subject: Social issues: environment & greenissues (Children's / Teenage), Science &technology: general interest (Children's /Teenage), Climate change, Weather,Educational: Biology, Earth Sciences,Meteorology & Climatology


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 96 pages


Bar Code: 9780241446430

BIC Code: YXZG, YNT, RNPG, WNWM, YQSB,RB, RBP




The RenegadesArctic Meltdown

This action-packed graphic novel follows theadventures of three inspirational superheroes toexplore the issues of the climate emergency, for theindividual and the planet.

THE PITCHUnique approach to the issues of the climate emergency by young people foryoung people

Uses fiction, and the ever-popular superhero genre, as a way into the scienceand issues for the individual provoked by the climate emergency, to spreadinformation and inspire change

Content can be used as a teaching tool - the comic images have alreadybeen used as a teaching resource for 6 to 12-year-old children at Cambridge Science Centre

Graphic novels written for tweens and teens are becoming increasinglypopular. In the UK, the total children's graphic novels market was worth £2.5million in 2017, with sales in this category growing steadily from 2015-2018.In the US, children's graphic novels sold more than 6.6 million copies in2017, then grew another 27 per cent in 2018. 2019 sales were encouraging,and this trend looks set to continue in 2020 and beyond (UK and USBookscan)

THE BOOK

Beneath the melting Arctic permafrost a sleeping methane monster - theMethanaur - is awakening. Can Katelyn, Mo, and Leon, threeunsuspecting heroes, use their superpowers to trap it in the ice and savethe planet?

Meet Professor Katelyn, Leon, and Mo - also known as The Renegades.Professor Kateyln is a whip-smart, sassy scientist who uses her 'Oracle Specs'to see into the future. Wrestling with his anger at the naysayers who don't seemto care about the environment, Leon has the ability to become invisible - theperfect spy! And then there's Mo who, in the wake of his brother's death in acyclone, finds his courage and builds a Solar Supershield that can generate anelectrical force strong enough to fight the deadliest of foes.

Our superheroes grapple with multiple environmental threats, most deadly of alla monster that lurks beneath the melting Arctic permafrost. If it escapes, thiscreature of chaos will release huge plumes of methane gas into the atmosphere,changing the balance of our planet's climate forever.

THE AUTHORThe Renegades is an online comic strip developed by students at King's CollegeLondon, led by creator Jeremy Brown and illustrator Katy Jakeway. Jeremy isstudying for a Masters in 'Climate Change: History, Society and Culture', whileKaty is studying Liberal Arts. They also had creative input from Ellenor MereridJones (colourist), Libby Reed (illustrator), and David Selby (writer).


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ISBN: 9780241457832 / 0241457831

Price: £9.99


Subject: Climate change, Weather, EarthSciences, Science & technology: generalinterest (Children's / Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 96 pages


Bar Code: 9780241457832

BIC Code: RNPG, WNWM, RB, YNT




LEGO 100 Ways to Rebuild the WorldGet inspired to make the world an awesome place!

Helen Murray

A children's guide to being a good citizen andmaking the world a better place, with 100 LEGO®-inspired activities

THE PITCHEncourages children to learn to be more responsible citizens in a fun,creative and engaging way - through playing with and being inspired byLEGO bricks

The LEGO Group is the largest toy manufacturer in the world, reaching up to100 million children in 130 countries each year

Inspired by LEGO's Rebuild the World global campaign (launched September2019), which encourages children and adults to be more creative

Ties in with UK Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum on citizenship

100 ideas, tips and activities to encourage and inspire children to make smallchanges in their lives - all illustrated with LEGO builds and minifigures

THE BOOK

You're never too young to change the world.

Discover 100 fun, practical ideas to be kind, be bold and make the world anawesome place - all while getting creative with your LEGO® bricks.

From making a neighbour a LEGO thank-you card to planting bee-friendlyflowers, learn how to make little changes to help you, your family, your friends,and your community. Each idea encourages you to build with your LEGO bricksand minifigures - and to be inspired to make a difference in the real world aroundyou.

Build a LEGO tree for inspiration and then help plant a real tree. Create a LEGOemoji to make your friends smile. Gather up your family and play a LEGO gametogether. Make a LEGO desk pot to help keep your room tidy. Learn aboutendangered animals and build your favourite ones with LEGO bricks. How willyou start to rebuild the world?

©2020 The LEGO Group.


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ISBN: 9780241458211 / 0241458218

Price: £9.99


Subject: Practical interests (Children's /Teenage), Personal & social issues (Children's/ Teenage), Hobbies, quizzes & games(Children's / Teenage)


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 96 pages


Bar Code: 9780241458211

BIC Code: YNP, YX, YNV




LEGO Disney Princess Enchanted Treasury

DK

A beautiful gift book for young fans of LEGO® DisneyPrincess™, which showcases favourite LEGO setsand comes with a Moana mini-doll

THE PITCHComes with a LEGO Disney Princess Moana mini-doll

LEGO Disney Princess: Enchanted Treasury is brimming with favouritecharacters, locations, accessories and storylines from the Disney Princessmovies and LEGO sets

2020 sees the release of the Mulan live action movie - Disney excitement willbe fever pitch!

The recent animated movie Moana grossed $248.7 million at the U.S. boxoffice and a worldwide total of $643.3 million

Attractive, modern gift-book format that stands out from the competition

With colourful scenes and charming text, this is the perfect bedtime read foryoung princess fans

THE BOOK

Meet all your favourite LEGO® Disney Princess™ characters and exploretheir enchanted worlds.

This beautiful gift book introduces the Disney princesses, showcases favouriteLEGO sets, and comes with a Moana mini-doll.

Discover the secrets within Sleeping Beauty's castle. Fly with Jasmine andAladdin on their magic carpet. Join Moana on her ocean adventure.

Magical worlds await you!

©2020 The LEGO Group.©2020 Disney


Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241409640 / 0241409640

Price: £12.99


Subject: Reference works (Children's /Teenage), Hobbies, quizzes & games(Children's / Teenage), Fantasy & magicalrealism (Children's / Teenage), Television &film (Children's / Teenage)


Binding: Hardback With Toy

Extent: 128 pages


Bar Code: 9780241409640

BIC Code: YRG, YNV, YFH, YNF

Children's Book Marketing Code: B5J68



LEGO Jurassic World Build Your OwnAdventurewith minifigure and exclusive model

Julia March; Selina Wood

A book with bricks that inspires children to build,play and explore the incredible LEGO® JurassicWorld™ theme

THE PITCHComes with an Owen minifigure, baby raptor and the 63 bricks andinstructions you need to build an exclusive LEGO Jurassic World scoutinghelicopter model

The Jurassic Park franchise has generated $5 billion in revenue, making itone of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time

Jurassic World, released in 2015, generated $1.6 billion in box office revenue

A much anticipated third Jurassic World movie is set for release in June2021

The book features characters and themes from the LEGO Jurassic World TVanimated mini-series and films, including The Secret Exhibit (2018), and thenew 2019 series, The Legend of Isla Nublar

THE BOOK

Build yourself an exciting dinosaur adventure with more than 50 ideas toinspire your own LEGO® Jurassic World™ models.

LEGO® Jurassic World™: Build your Own Adventure combines an action-packed, thrilling story inspired by the Jurassic World movies and LEGOJurassic World animations, with more than 50 fun ideas for building. Once youhave built new creations, play out exciting adventures of your own using yourpersonal LEGO collection. This book comes with a minifigure and the bricks tobuild an awesome exclusive vehicle that features in the story.

©2020 The LEGO Group. ©2020 Universal Studios.


Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241409381 / 0241409381

Price: £18.99

Price Ex. VAT: £17.70


Subject: Interactive & Activity Books &Packs, Dinosaurs & prehistoric world(Children's / Teenage), Adventure stories(Children's / Teenage), Television & film(Children's / Teenage)



Extent: 80 pages


Bar Code: 9780241409381

BIC Code: YBG, YNNA, YFC, YNF

Children's Book Marketing Code: C5J78



LEGO Star Wars Holiday Sticker Book

A 24-page sticker book packed with fun, facts, andmore than 200 LEGO® Star Wars stickers!

THE PITCHPacked with more than 200 stickers featuring LEGO® Star Wars™ holiday-themed content

The LEGO Group is the largest toy manufacturer in the world, reaching up to100 million children in 130 countries each year

LEGO Star Wars is a hugely successful brand. The 2015 edition of TheLEGO Star Wars™ Character Encyclopedia has sold more than 1.3 millioncopies to date

The original edition of LEGO Winter Wonderland Ultimate Sticker Collection(published October 2016, 96pp) has sold in high numbers with 33,181 copiesLTD in the US and 35,866 LTD in the UK

Great activity to keep children entertained over the holiday season, and in therun-up to the festive period

THE BOOK

Get ready for festive fun in a galaxy far, far away!

Build a snow-droid. Add some festive sparkle to favourite LEGO® Star Wars™characters, including Yoda and Darth Vader. Help Han Solo and Chewbaccadeliver gifts in a speeder pulled by a tauntaun. Choose the best holiday gift forthe leader of the Dark Side.

Use the Force-and more than 200 fun winter holiday-themed LEGO Star Warsstickers-to decorate a holiday tree and much more in this fun-filled festivesticker book. The perfect holiday gift it is!

©2020 The LEGO Group. © & ™ 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd


Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241478202 / 0241478200

Price: £4.99


Subject: Sticker & Stamp Books, Christmas,Science fiction (Children's / Teenage),Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /Teenage)


Binding: Paperback With Stickers

Extent: 24 pages


Bar Code: 9780241478202

BIC Code: YBGS, 5HC, YFG, YNV

Children's Book Marketing Code: B5L79



LEGO® Minifigure A Visual History NewEditionWith exclusive LEGO spaceman minifigure!

Gregory Farshtey, Daniel Lipkowitz, SimonHugo

A fully updated guide to the best and most popularLEGO minifigures from 1978 to 2020, for LEGO fansof all ages

THE PITCHComes with an exclusive orange spaceman minifigure

Updated with new minifigures belonging to the newest themes e.g. StrangerThings and Toy Story 4

A new edition of DK's popular title LEGO Minifigure Year by Year: A VisualHistory published in 2013. The original book has sold 30,574 copies LTD inthe UK

Features more than 2,000 minifigures in total

Features seven years' worth of new minifigures to pore over

Ideal gift for LEGO fans of all ages - from children to adult fan collectors

THE BOOK

Celebrate the epic journey of the LEGO® minifigure. Features anexclusive orange spaceman!

Enter the world of minifigures with this fully updated edition. The first minifigurewas created in 1978, and today the entire minifigure population could circle theglobe more than five times!

Starring more than 2,000 of the most popular and rarest minifigures from theLEGO® Minifigure Series and themes including LEGO® NINJAGO®, THELEGO® MOVIE™, LEGO® Star Wars™, LEGO® City, LEGO® Harry Potter™,and many more.

From astronauts and vampires to Super Heroes and movie characters, feastyour eyes on the most awesome minifigures of every decade!

©2020 The LEGO Group.


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ISBN: 9780241409695 / 0241409691

Price: £30.00


Subject: Reference works (Children's /Teenage), Hobbies, quizzes & games(Children's / Teenage), Antiques &Collectables: Toys, Games & Models, History OfArt & Design Styles: From C 1900 -



Extent: 256 pages


Bar Code: 9780241409695

BIC Code: YRG, YNV, WCW, ACX

Children's Book Marketing Code: D5J79



Disney Princess Craft Book

Elizabeth Dowsett

More than 25 craft ideas inspired by Disney Princesswith clear illustrated step-by-step instructions forevery level and ability

THE PITCHFirst introduced in 2000, Disney Princess is a strong brand for young girlswith more than 25,000 products around the world, including dolls, videogames, clothes and accessories

Moana grossed $248.7 million at the U.S. box office and a worldwide total of$643.3 million (2016)

Beauty and the Beast is the most recent live action Disney Princess movie(2017), grossing $1.26 billion globally

The activities are suitable for kids and adults alike, whatever their level ofability

All of the activities in this book have been previously published in the DisneyIdeas Book - of which 75k copies have been sold globally since its release inOctober 2018 (DK Global Sales Portal, April 2020)

DK's The Disney Princess Essential Guide has sold more than 44k copiesworldwide since its release in September 2019 (DK Global Sales Portal, April2020)

THE BOOK

Create your own Disney magic!

Delve into the spellbinding world of Disney Princess and make your own magicalcrafts. Dress up in Moana's flower crown. Create Cinderella's pumpkin coach.Put on a shadow puppet show with Mushu. Pretend to be a Disney Princesswith selfie props - and much more. With more than 25 projects accompanied byclear illustrated step-by-step instructions and top tips from expert crafters, thereare ideas to suit every budding prince or princess!

©2020 Disney/Pixar


Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com

Pub Date: 28 May 2020

ISBN: 9780241481868 / 0241481864

Price: £6.99


Subject: Practical interests (Children's /Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism(Children's / Teenage), Hobbies, quizzes &games (Children's / Teenage), Animated Films


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 64 pages


Bar Code: 9780241481868

BIC Code: YNP, YFH, YNV, APFV




LEGO NINJAGO Training & Battles UltimateFactivity Book

This 24-page activity book is packed with facts, funpuzzles and challenges, drawing and colouringactivities and best-loved LEGO Ninjago characters

THE PITCHLEGO® NINJAGO® is one of The LEGO Group's most successful propertiesand the number one LEGO licensing property

The activities are accompanied by amazing LEGO Ninjago facts andinteresting information that encourage learning

Activities can be done directly on the page - just grab a pencil

2021 celebrates LEGO Ninjago's 10th anniversary!

Packed with screen-free activities to keep boredom at bay and inspirecreativity

THE BOOK

Go on a LEGO® Ninjago® adventure!

Beat boredom with this LEGO® Ninjago® activity book - filled with facts aboutthe Ninja and their enemies and fun challenges and puzzles.

Learn all about the Ninja through games and activities. Draw a brand new outfitfor Jay. Match the ninja to the job in an awesome Fact Challenge. Read aboutthe Nindroids attacking Ninjago City. Play the game and help save Ninjago.Discover engaging LEGO Ninjago facts through each activity and inspirecreativity with fun challenges and puzzles.

©2020 The LEGO Group


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ISBN: 9780241482148 / 0241482143

Price: £4.99


Subject: Interactive & Activity Books &Packs, Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /Teenage), Adventure stories (Children's /Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism(Children's / Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 24 pages


Bar Code: 9780241482148

BIC Code: YBG, YNV, YFC, YFH




LEGO NINJAGO Ninja & Foes UltimateFactivity Book

This 24-page activity book is packed with facts, funpuzzles and challenges, drawing and colouringactivities and best-loved LEGO Ninjago characters

THE PITCHLEGO® NINJAGO® is one of The LEGO Group's most successful propertiesand the number one LEGO licensing property

The activities are accompanied by amazing LEGO Ninjago facts andinteresting information that encourage learning


2021 celebrates LEGO Ninjago's 10th anniversary!


THE BOOK

Join the Ninja and face the NINJAGO® foes!

Beat boredom with this LEGO® Ninjago® activity book - filled with facts aboutthe Ninja and their enemies and fun challenges and puzzles.

Learn all about the Ninja and their enemies through games and activities. Drawand create an awesome Samurai mech. Learn all about the frightful foes. Findout who the mysterious Ninja Skylor is in a fun Fact Challenge. Play the Ninjagogame and find your way through the desert maze and much more. Discoverengaging LEGO Ninjago facts through each activity and inspire creativity withfun challenges and puzzles.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241483527 / 0241483522

Price: £4.99


Subject: Interactive & Activity Books &Packs, Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /Teenage), Adventure stories (Children's /Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism(Children's / Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 24 pages


Bar Code: 9780241483527

BIC Code: YBG, YNV, YFC, YFH




LEGO City On The Move Ultimate FactivityBook

This 24-page activity book is packed with facts, funpuzzles and challenges, drawing and colouringactivities and images of best-loved LEGO City setsand minifigures

THE PITCHLEGO City is the #1 selling LEGO theme and the 8th largest toy propertyglobally

The activities are accompanied by amazing LEGO City facts and interestinginformation that encourage learning



Nickelodeon and LEGO have collaborated to create a 10-episode TV seriesbased on the LEGO City theme (released in June 2019 US / autumn globallaunch) written by writers of Phineas and Ferb, Spongebob Squarepants andModern Family

THE BOOK

Explore the awesome world of LEGO® City!

Beat boredom with this LEGO® City activity book - filled with facts and funchallenges and puzzles.

Learn all about LEGO City through games and activities. Draw an amazing newrailway track. Learn about the brave Arctic explorers who have been caught in ablizzard. Work out which truck belongs to which trucker in a thrilling FactChallenge. Play the Arctic game! Find your way back to LEGO City and muchmore! Discover engaging LEGO City facts through each activity and inspirecreativity with fun challenges and puzzles.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241483824 / 0241483824

Price: £4.99


Subject: Interactive & Activity Books &Packs, Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /Teenage), Transport (Children's / Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 24 pages


Bar Code: 9780241483824

BIC Code: YBG, YNV, YNTR




LEGO City City Jobs Ultimate Factivity Book

This 24-page activity book is packed with facts, funpuzzles and challenges, drawing and colouringactivities and images of best-loved LEGO City setsand minifigures

THE PITCHLEGO City is the #1 selling LEGO theme and the 8th largest toy propertyglobally

The activities are accompanied by amazing LEGO City facts and interestinginformation that encourage learning



Nickelodeon and LEGO have collaborated to create a 10-episode TV seriesbased on the LEGO City theme (released in June 2019 US / autumn globallaunch) written by writers of Phineas and Ferb, Spongebob Squarepants andModern Family

THE BOOK

Explore the awesome world of LEGO® City!

Beat boredom with this LEGO® City activity book - filled with facts and funchallenges and puzzles.

Learn all about LEGO City through games and activities. Draw an amazing newrailway track. Learn about the brave Arctic explorers who have been caught in ablizzard. Work out which truck belongs to which trucker in a thrilling FactChallenge. Play the Arctic game! Find your way back to LEGO City. And muchmore! Discover engaging LEGO City facts through each activity and inspirecreativity with fun challenges and puzzles.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241483831 / 0241483832

Price: £4.99


Subject: Interactive & Activity Books &Packs, Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 24 pages


Bar Code: 9780241483831

BIC Code: YBG, YNV




LEGO Friends Animal Friends UltimateFactivity Book

This 24-page activity book is packed with facts, funpuzzles and challenges, drawing and colouringactivities and images of best-loved LEGO Friendssets, mini-dolls and their pets

THE PITCHLEGO Friends reaches 7.6 million girls a year (20% of girls globally)

The activities are accompanied by amazing LEGO Friends facts andinteresting information that encourage learning



2022 is the 10-year anniversary of LEGO Friends

Strong performing TV series (source: LEGO Licensing 1HY 2020 Sell-in)

THE BOOK

Meet the LEGO® Friends and their perfect pets!

Beat boredom with this LEGO® Friends activity book - filled with facts and funchallenges and puzzles.

Learn all about the LEGO Friends through games and activities. Draw andcreate the perfect home for a lost turtle. Learn about the amazing Hot AirBalloon trip! Play in the jungle maze and help find some lost animal friends.Help to fill out a vet report in a Fact Challenge. And much more! Discoverengaging LEGO Friends facts through each activity and inspire creativity withfun challenges and puzzles.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241483640 / 0241483646

Price: £4.99


Subject: Interactive & Activity Books &Packs, Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /Teenage), Pets (Children's / Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 24 pages


Bar Code: 9780241483640

BIC Code: YBG, YNV, YNND




LEGO Friends Hobbies & Friends UltimateFactivity Book

This 24-page activity book is packed with facts, funpuzzles and challenges, drawing and colouringactivities and images of best-loved LEGO Friendssets and mini-dolls

THE PITCHLEGO Friends reaches 7.6 million girls a year (20% of girls globally)

The activities are accompanied by amazing LEGO Friends facts andinteresting information that encourage learning



2022 is the 10-year anniversary of LEGO Friends

Strong performing TV series (source: LEGO Licensing 1HY 2020 Sell-in)

THE BOOK

Meet the LEGO® Friends and their perfect pets!

Beat boredom with this LEGO® Friends activity book - filled with facts and funchallenges and puzzles.

Read and learn all about the Friends and their amazing hobbies! Create afashionable new outfit for Emma. Play the Heartlake City game and take a tourof the city. Match each dog to their owner in an exciting Fact Challenge. Andmuch more! Discover engaging LEGO Friends facts through each activity andinspire creativity with fun challenges and puzzles.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241483787 / 0241483786

Price: £4.99


Subject: Interactive & Activity Books &Packs, Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 24 pages


Bar Code: 9780241483787

BIC Code: YBG, YNV




Build A Town And Other Great LEGO Ideas

Great ideas for town-themed LEGO builds, designedto encourage imaginative building while providinghours of fun

THE PITCHIdeas are taken from the highly successful LEGO® Awesome Ideas (2015)

Title is part of a collectible series of 5: others titles are Create a Castle, Puton a Magic Show, Make a Mosaic, and Build a Rocket

Slim and compact size makes the book easily portable - ideal for taking onplaydates

Does not require reader to have the exact LEGO pieces shown in the book

Suits all abilities - builds can be as simple or as intricate as desired

Includes special tips for building details such as roofs, furniture, and trafficlights

THE BOOK

Build your own metropolis brick by brick with this bite-size collection oftown-themed LEGO ideas.

Small in size but big in inspiration, this neat 32-page volume contains acollection of projects from the 'Modern Metropolis' chapter of LEGO® AwesomeIdeas. These ideas will do more than teach building skills; they will unlock yourimagination and get you dreaming up dozens of ideas of your own. And ofcourse, every one of them is great fun. Build a museum in classical style, stackup modular buildings to make a tall office block, or create an ultra-modernhospital. Then fill the buildings with furniture and the streets with cars. There'sall this and lots more inside this book, so dip in - and don't forget, there are fourother exciting books in this series, too.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com

Pub Date: 16 July 2020

ISBN: 9780241484616 / 0241484618

Price: £5.99


Subject: Practical interests (Children's /Teenage), Hobbies, quizzes & games(Children's / Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 32 pages


Bar Code: 9780241484616

BIC Code: YNP, YNV




Make A Mosaic And Other Great LEGO Ideas

Great ideas for LEGO things to make and keep,designed to encourage imaginative building whileproviding hours of fun

THE PITCHIdeas are taken from the highly successful LEGO Ideas Book (2011)

Title is part of a collectible series of 5: others titles are Build a Rocket, Puton a Magic Show, Create a Castle, and Build a Town




Includes interviews and advice from the LEGO builder who designed themodels

THE BOOK

Adorn and organize your room LEGO-style with this bite-sized collectionof beautiful and useful LEGO ideas.

Small in size but big in inspiration, this neat 32-page volume contains perfectlypractical projects from the 'Make & Keep' chapter of The LEGO® Ideas Book.These ideas will do more than teach building skills; they will unlock yourimagination and get you dreaming up dozens of ideas of your own. Projectsrange from arty 3-D mosaics and themed picture frames to sea monster deskorganizers and space-saving minifigure display stands. You will find instructionsfor building LEGO versions of your favourite board games too, such as chessand Tic Tac Toe. There are interviews with top LEGO fan builders and muchmore inside this book, so dip in - and don't forget, there are four other excitingbooks in this series, too.



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ISBN: 9780241484623 / 0241484626

Price: £5.99


Subject: Practical interests (Children's /Teenage), Interactive & Activity Books &Packs, Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 32 pages


Bar Code: 9780241484623

BIC Code: YNP, YBG, YNV




Put On A Magic Show And Other Great LEGOIdeas

Thirty-nine irresistible LEGO activities, all designedto encourage imaginative play while providing hoursof fun

THE PITCHActivities are taken from the highly successful 365 Things to Do with LEGOBricks (2016)

Title is part of a collectible series of 5: others are Build a Rocket, Make aMosaic, Create a Castle, and Build a Town




Includes practical tips and advice from LEGO fan builders

THE BOOK

This bite-sized selection of activities, games, and builds will inspire youto look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways.

Small in size but big in inspiration, this neat 32-page volume contains the pickof the projects from 365 Things to Do with LEGO® Bricks. The 39 activitiesinside will do more than teach building skills; they will unlock your imaginationand get you dreaming up dozens of ideas of your own. And of course, every oneof them is great fun. Learn how to hide a brick-built bunny in a magician's hat,build some animal bookends (for your DK titles), and make a friendly gnome foryour home. Or if games are your thing, you can blitz your buddies at LEGObingo or run a thrilling egg-and-spoon race. There's much more inside this book,so dip in - and don't forget, there are four other exciting books in this series, too.



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ISBN: 9780241484630 / 0241484634

Price: £5.99

Age Range: 5+ years

Subject: Practical interests (Children's /Teenage), Interactive & Activity Books &Packs, Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 32 pages


Bar Code: 9780241484630

BIC Code: YNP, YBG, YNV




Build A Rocket And Other Great LEGO Ideas

Great ideas for space-themed LEGO builds,designed to encourage imaginative building whileproviding hours of fun


Title is part of a series of 5: others are Create a Castle, Put on a MagicShow, Make a Mosaic, and Build a Town





THE BOOK

This bite-size collection of space-themed LEGO ideas will launch youinto a whole new world of creativity.

Small in size but big in inspiration, this neat 32-page volume contains acollection of projects from the 'Out of This World' chapter of The LEGO® IdeasBook. These ideas will do more than teach building skills; they will unlock yourimagination and get you dreaming up dozens of ideas of your own. And ofcourse, every one of them is great fun. Building that LEGO rocket is a must, butyou'll need jet packs, space walkers, and moon miners for exploring alienplanets. And then there's the aliens themselves, plus their stealth ships andflying saucers. There's all this and lots more inside this book, so dip in - anddon't forget, there are four other exciting books in this series, too.



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ISBN: 9780241484647 / 0241484642

Price: £5.99


Subject: Practical interests (Children's /Teenage), Space (Children's / Teenage),Interactive & Activity Books & Packs,Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 32 pages


Bar Code: 9780241484647

BIC Code: YNP, YNTS, YBG, YNV




Create A Castle And Other Great LEGO Ideas

Great ideas for medieval-themed LEGO builds,designed to encourage imaginative building whileproviding hours of fun


Title is part of a series of 5: others are Build a Rocket, Put on a Magic Show,Make a Mosaic, and Build a Town





THE BOOK

This bite-size collection of LEGO castle build ideas will whisk you backto the days when knights were bold.

Small in size but big in inspiration, this neat 32-page volume contains acollection of projects from the 'In Days of Old' chapter of The LEGO® IdeasBook. These ideas will do more than teach building skills; they will unlock yourimagination and get you dreaming up dozens of ideas of your own. First buildyour majestic castle. Then create a drawbridge that really lifts and a portcullisthat really lowers. Build a giant dragon for your minifigure knights to fight -maybe using a brick-built cannon. How about some sneaky traps for yourenemies, and a brick-busting battering ram? There's all this and lots more insidethis book, so dip in - and don't forget, there are four other exciting books in thisseries, too.



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ISBN: 9780241484654 / 0241484650

Price: £5.99


Subject: Interactive & Activity Books &Packs, Practical interests (Children's /Teenage), Hobbies, quizzes & games(Children's / Teenage), History & the past:general interest (Children's / Teenage),Fantasy & magical realism (Children's /Teenage)


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 32 pages


Bar Code: 9780241484654

BIC Code: YBG, YNP, YNV, YNH, YFH




Ancient Egypt

Popular history, science, and geography topicsbrought out of the classroom and into the home withfast facts, activities and quizzes.

THE PITCHFirst published in 2007 (US) and 2009 (UK) and fully revised and updated for2020

Previous worldwide lifetime sales 33,540

Series previously called "Eyewitness Project Books" in the UK

THE BOOK

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love ofhistory at home with Ancient Egypt - an activity-packed guide to one ofhistory's most fascinating civilizations.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including thepharaohs, the afterlife, religion, and the pyramids; and the book ends with chartsof famous Egyptian gods and rulers. Using this information, you can completethe puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities suchas designing a mummy's case and writing in hieroglyphs. Finally, test your new-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but nopeeking!). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chartto fill in every time you finish a page.

Note to parents: The Eyewitness Project Book series is devised and written withthe expert advice of educational and reading consultants and is designed toappeal to children aged 8 years and up. First published in 2007-2009, this serieshas been fully revised and updated for 2020.


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ISBN: 9780241485880 / 0241485886

Price: £4.99


Subject: History & the past: general interest(Children's / Teenage), Interactive & ActivityBooks & Packs, Reference works (Children's /Teenage), Ancient Egypt, Interest age: from c7 years


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 48 pages


Bar Code: 9780241485880

BIC Code: YNH, YBG, YRG, 1QDAE, 5AH




Ancient Greece





THE BOOK

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love ofhistory at home with Ancient Greece - an activity-packed exploration of thelives and history of the ancient Greeks.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including theancient Greek world, city-states, Greek gods and goddesses, home life, andHellenism; and the book ends with charts of famous Greeks and art andarchitecture. Using this information, you can complete the puzzles in the mainpart of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such as making your ownchiton (tunic) and learning the Greek alphabet. Finally, test your new-foundknowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). Youcan keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in everytime you finish a page.



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ISBN: 9780241485897 / 0241485894

Price: £4.99


Subject: History & the past: general interest(Children's / Teenage), Reference works(Children's / Teenage), Ancient Greece,Interest age: from c 7 years


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 48 pages


Bar Code: 9780241485897

BIC Code: YNH, YRG, 1QDAG, 5AH




Ancient Rome


THE PITCHFirst published in 2007 (US only?) and fully revised and updated for 2020


THE BOOK

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love ofhistory at home with Ancient Rome - an activity-packed exploration of peopleand places in this early empire.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including thearmy, religion, emperors, senators, towns, conquests, and architecture; and thebook ends with charts of famous structures in Rome and famous rulers. Usingthis information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book,plus there are hands-on activities such as a Roman recipe, making a Romantoga, and playing the Roman game of knucklebones. Finally, test your new-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but nopeeking!). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chartto fill in every time you finish a page.



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ISBN: 9780241485972 / 0241485975

Price: £4.99


Subject: History & the past: general interest(Children's / Teenage), Reference works(Children's / Teenage), Ancient Rome,Interest age: from c 7 years


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 48 pages


Bar Code: 9780241485972

BIC Code: YNH, YRG, 1QDAR, 5AH




Bugs




US book title "Insects"


THE BOOK

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love ofnature at home with Bugs - an activity-packed exploration of insects and theirworld.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including insectsenses, habits, life cycles and feeding; and the book ends with charts of insectrecord breakers and predators. Using this information, you can complete thepuzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such asmaking a butterfly bar and an insect refuge. Finally, test your new-foundknowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). Youcan keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in everytime you finish a page.



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ISBN: 9780241485903 / 0241485908

Price: £4.99


Subject: Reference works (Children's /Teenage), Interest age: from c 7 years


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 48 pages


Bar Code: 9780241485903

BIC Code: YRG, 5AH




Earth





THE BOOK

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love ofgeography at home with Earth - an activity-packed exploration of our planet andthe forces that shape it.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including rocksand minerals, oceans, climate, and volcanoes; and the book ends with charts ofEarth facts and record breakers. Using this information, you can complete thepuzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such asrock collecting and weather watching. Finally, test your new-found knowledgewith the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). You can keeptrack of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in every time youfinish a page.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241485941 / 0241485940

Price: £4.99


Subject: Science & technology: generalinterest (Children's / Teenage), Referenceworks (Children's / Teenage), Interest age:from c 7 years


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 48 pages


Bar Code: 9780241485941

BIC Code: YNT, YRG, 5AH




Human Body


THE PITCHFirst published in 2008 and fully revised and updated for 2020

Total worldwide lifetime sales 17,665


THE BOOK

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love ofscience and anatomy at home with Human Body - an activity-packedexploration of how our bodies work.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including theskeleton, muscles, brain, sense, heart, and digestion; and the book ends withcharts of body organ facts and record breakers. Using this information, you cancomplete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-onactivities such as watching your muscles work, testing your reflexes, andseeing how two eyes work together. Finally, test your new-found knowledge withthe quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). You can keep trackof your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in every time you finish apage.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241485965 / 0241485967

Price: £4.99


Subject: Educational: Biology, Science &technology: general interest (Children's /Teenage), Interest age: from c 7 years


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 48 pages


Bar Code: 9780241485965

BIC Code: YQSB, YNT, 5AH




Medieval Life




THE BOOK

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love ofhistory at home with Medieval Life - an activity-packed exploration of life in theMiddle Ages.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including castlesand knights, running a manor, feudalism, monastic life, and the church; and thebook ends with charts of famous medieval people and rulers. Using thisinformation, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plusthere are hands-on activities such as designing your own shield using heraldry,making a "stained glass" window, and playing the medieval game of Fox andGeese. Finally, test your new-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (withanswers supplied, but no peeking!). You can keep track of your achievementsthroughout with a star-chart to fill in every time you finish a page.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241485910 / 0241485916

Price: £4.99


Subject: History & the past: general interest(Children's / Teenage), Reference works(Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 7years


Binding: Paperback

Extent: 48 pages


Bar Code: 9780241485910

BIC Code: YNH, YRG, 5AH




Rocks & Minerals




THE BOOK

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love ofgeography and Earth sciences at home with Rocks & Minerals - an activity-packed exploration of the building blocks that shape our world.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including the rockcycle, crystals, ores, fossils, and rocks from space; and the book ends withcharts of rock facts and record breakers. Using this information, you cancomplete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-onactivities such as growing your own stalactite and testing the hardness, streak,and specific gravity of rocks you have collected. Finally, test your new-foundknowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). Youcan keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in everytime you finish a page.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241485927 / 0241485924

Price: £4.99




Binding: Paperback

Extent: 48 pages


Bar Code: 9780241485927





Stars and Planets




THE BOOK

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love ofscience at home with Stars & Planets - an activity-packed exploration of spaceand astronomy.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including stars,galaxies, planets, the Solar System, the Universe, and space travel; and thebook ends with charts of Solar System facts and space record breakers. Usingthis information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book,plus there are hands-on activities such as drawing your own scale model of theSolar System and creating a lunar eclipse. Finally, test your new-foundknowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). Youcan keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in everytime you finish a page.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241485958 / 0241485959

Price: £4.99




Binding: Paperback

Extent: 48 pages


Bar Code: 9780241485958





Weather




THE BOOK

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love ofgeography and Earth sciences at home with Weather - an activity-packedexploration of weather and how it affects our world, including climate change.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including theatmosphere, the Sun, wind, the water cycle, climate change, and forecasting;and the book ends with charts of climate zones and weather record breakers.Using this information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of thebook, plus there are hands-on activities such as making an anemometer tomeasure wind speed and a rain gauge to measure rainfall. Finally, test yournew-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but nopeeking!). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chartto fill in every time you finish a page.



Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241485934 / 0241485932

Price: £4.99




Binding: Paperback

Extent: 48 pages


Bar Code: 9780241485934





WWE Thumb Wrestling

Julia March

Meet WWE's greatest rivals, learn their signaturemoves, then have your own epic thumb battle. Whowill win?

THE PITCHMore kids watch WWE programming than NBA, NASCAR (NationalAssociation for Stock Car Auto Racing), MLB (Major League Baseball) orNHL (The National Hockey League)

This is the first WWE book that allows the WWE fan to take part in theaction

55% of attendees bring at least one child to WWE's live events

WWE has a global fanbase of more than 36 million viewers in more than 170countries

WWE has more than 700 million fans and followers across all of its socialmedia platforms

WWE's main Facebook site has 38 million followers

THE BOOK

Battle it out in thumb wars inspired by WWE Superstars!

What's more powerful: The Rock's People's Elbow or Stone Cold Steve Austin'sStunner?

Will the grit of Asuka or the strength of Becky Lynch help you in a thumbscrum?

Have you got what it takes to take down your opponent's thumb?

This fun board book has two die-cut holes through each page, giving players anexciting arena for their thumb wrestling match!

© 2020 WWE, Inc. All rights reserved.


Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241460535 / 0241460530

Price: £7.99


Subject: Novelty, Toy & Die-Cut Books,Wrestling, Hobbies, quizzes & games(Children's / Teenage)


Binding: Wiro With Die-cut

Extent: 14 pages


Bar Code: 9780241460535

BIC Code: YBGT, WSTC, YNV




Unforgettable JourneysSlow down and see the world

THE BOOKDiscover the joys of slow travel.

It's the journey, not the destination, so the saying goes, and what better way tosee the world than by moving through it. Set off on an epic bike ride along theancient Silk Road, jump aboard the opulent Orient Express, take a road trip onthe legendary Pacific Highway - these are once-in-a-lifetime adventures that willstay with you forever.

Featuring over 200 once-in-a-lifetime adventures, Unforgettable Journeys is avibrant celebration of taking the scenic route. We've picked the world's bestadventures, from cruising around Alaska and Antarctica to train journeys inZambia and Zimbabwe. Of course, the big-hitters are covered - riding the OrientExpress, driving Route 66 and walking the Camino de Santiago - but we alsotake you off-the-beaten path, cycling around Botswana, kayaking throughFinnish lakeland and scaling the cirques of La Réunion on foot. We've organizedthe book by types of transport, so whether you're an avid hiker, cyclist or driver,or love to be on the water or on the rails, we've got you covered.

THE AUTHORExperience the world with DK Eyewitness.

DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, witheasy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.

Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world,while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions andcountries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around theworld, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.

DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifullydesigned books for adults and children in over 120 countries.


Tel: 020 7139 2000 www.dk.com


ISBN: 9780241426166 / 0241426162

Price: £25.00

Subject: Travel & Holiday, Travel & HolidayGuides


Binding: Hardback

Extent: 320 pages

Territory: World

Bar Code: 9780241426166

BIC Code: WT, WTH



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